Top Things to do in Mississippi
Top 10 Hiking Trails in Mississippi, United States
From 24-hour casinos, upscale shopping and luxurious spas in Tunica to the Civil War sites in Vicksburg to the lush golf courses, beaches and upscale casinos in Biloxi and Gulfport, Mississippi offers visitors a wide range of vacation experiences. Vacationers to Mississippi can choose from a diverse group of destinations and activities. On the Gulf Coast in Biloxi and Gulfport, casino gaming, big name entertainment shows, deep-sea fishing and golf, are popular pastimes. In Vicksburg, the Vicksburg National Cemetery and Civil War sites draw many visitors. In historic Natchez, you can take a scenic drive on the Natchez Trace Parkway or visit Frogmore Plantation, one of eight plantations originally owned by a wealthy Natchez planter. For an urban experience, Jackson, dubbed the “City with Soul” has over 50 nightclubs featuring Soul, Jazz, Blues, Rock and other musical genres. Tunica offers great casinos, golf and big name entertainers such as Bonnie Rait, Smokey Robinson and George Jones. Golfers, rejoice! Mississippi has more than 150 golf courses. Among the high-profile courses on everybody’s must play list are The Links at Cottonwoods and Tunica National Golf Tennis Club in Tunica and Grand Bear Golf Club in Saucier and The Bridges Golf Club at Hollywood Casino. Families visiting Mississippi fall in love with the heaping portions of Southern hospitality. Family-oriented activities are plentiful in Mississippi whether it’s enjoying the beaches on the Gulf Coast, visiting the home of Elvis Presley in Tupelo or riding a huge paddlewheeler on the Mississippi River.
Restaurants in Mississippi
1. Ridgeland Bike Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By 987cassandraw - Ridgeland, United States
This Ridgeland multipurpose trail is the perfect place to see the beauty of nature alongside the historic Natchez Trace. Whether you are an avid runner, dog walker, bird watcher or just simply an outside enthusiast, the trail provides a fantastic backdrop in a safe environment
2. Longleaf Trace Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. Arkubutla
4. Lake Thoreau Environmental Center
5. Tanglefoot Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By Dr_Henry_Jones_Jr - Starkville, United States
We took our first bike ride on the Tanglefoot and it did not disappoint. The trail itself is very well-appointed and maintained. From mile marker signs, safety markers at intersections & rest areas to bike maintenance tools & just general upkeep...you can tell those who administer the trail take great pride in doing so. The trail itself is rather flat. We did the 30-mile round trip loop from New Houlka to Pontotoc and elevation gain was less than 100 feet in the northerly direction...you really kinda felt like you were going uphill both ways! :) But it's a fantastic trail and we plan to come back and attack the entire length at some point in the future. Some great spots to stop along the way to eat as well...we chose the much-heralded Algoma Country Store...a great spot for sure.
6. Tanglefoot Trail
7. Fontainebleau Nature Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By danalenbain - Kansas City, United States
I was pleasantly surprised! There are two adjoining trails, red and green and both are open. Parking is limited. Pretty views of the bayou. Green trail is short and easy loop with benches along the way. Red trail branches off the green one and when you come to where it says end of trail, turn around and look left as the trail continues it’s just not marked but it’s easy to follow.
8. Natchez Trace Multi-Use Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By DeltaFlyer-321 - Ridgeland, United States
The Natchez Trace Multi-use Trail, officially called the Chisha Foka Multi-use Trail, is a 10 mile walking/running/ biking trail that meanders along the Natchez Trace Parkway for a distance of about 10 miles, starting (from north to south) at mile 105.6 overlooking the Ross Barnett Reservoir, and ending at mile 95.8 in a small clearing next to the Parkway. For the most part, the trail runs through forests, with some notable points along the way. Please refer to the map I have uploaded. I have walked and run most of the length, as I live one-half mile from mile 98. Here are some interesting waypoints: Starting from the north end, the Reservoir Overlook Point, which is also a small parking circle, the trail follows the reservoir on the left with some nice subdivisions visible, and occasional water views. Less than a mile from the start is a turn-off path to the left that runs down to the water to the Yacht Club and a marina. From the marina, continuing west on Rice Road, is the Mississippi Crafts Center, where local artists’ work can be purchased Continuing on the trail, it crosses over Old Canton Road along the Parkway bridge, which has a dedicated path on the side of the roadway to separate the trail from traffic. There is the small Madison County airport to the right, visible from the bridge. Continuing southbound, about mile is US Highway 51, a major north-south artery (that runs from the Gulf Coast all the way to Lake Superior) where the trail turns north of the Parkway for about a block, crosses 51 at a traffic light, and the trail resumes on the west side of the highway. There is a little shopping center at the corner, where there is a Fleet Feet sport shop and some shops. Continuing on the trail, during the next half mile it climbs to the Ridgeland water tower, then a nice long downhill to the Perkins Drive. To the north is “old town” ridgeland along Jackson Street, and to the north of that, some quiet neighborhoods. From Perkins heading southbound (i.e., west), the trail meanders to a junction called “Sunnybrook Road”, and a hundred yards north is a water fountain, where water jugs can be filled. Back to the trail, continuing south is the wicked I-55 climb, where the path again shares the Parkway bridge, but separated from vehicle traffic, across the 10-lane interstate. Down the hill heading southbound, about a half mile you reach Highland Colony Parkway, where there is another watering station. To the north is a traffic circle and a beautiful outdoor shopping mall, with an Italian motif. Crossing the Highland colony, the trail continues south, but a branch trail runs north along Highland Colony past the shopping mall and another mile or so north. Continuing on the trail southbound, another wicked uphill climb (but not as bad as the I-55 grade), levels off at a Parkway rest stop, and a Chisha Foka sign, similar to the one pictured. Continuing on, another quarter mile gets you to Greenwood Crossing, with St. Andrews middle and upper school to the north. Crossing the street heading southbound, is a stretch of about 1.5 miles of slightly undulating hills to Patterson Crossing. Continuing a half mile on, is a downhill slope to White Oak Creek, where the path shares a bridge of a small street named North Agency Lane. Then another climb and about a mile and a quarter on is Livingston Road. Here the trail has a dedicated footbridge over the road, and beyond that, another mile and a half gets you to the south end of the trail, just a few yards north of the Parkway.
9. Bailey's Woods Trail
10. Tuxachanie Hiking Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By LadyeA - Saraland, United States
Started on Highway 49 and only did about 4 miles. Would love to come back and start at the campground. It is all pretty much level, but it does have some wash out areas to maneuver. We dressed in shorts, tanks and running shoes, but if you are going to get off the main trail, I would highly suggest hiking boots for Snakes. I just stepped a few feet off the trail and ran up on a rattlesnake. The main reason we had to turn back was because our water was half gone. There are no bathrooms or ways to get water on the trail. About two miles out, we did stop and wade in the creek, it was so good and cold.
